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Buyer's Guide

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

Find the right MTB & road bike socks

Some may be surprised to hear that socks play an important role in the cycling kit. Wearing the wrong or ill-fitting cycling socks can lead them to slip, cause pressure points and blisters, make your feet sweat and quickly lose their fit. The socks are therefore one of the decisive factors that ensure a comfortable […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Lisa

The world of lightweight tents – ultralight camping equipment

Camping. For me, this word always carries with it the supposed glamour of summer holidays long ago. With parents, a camper van and a tent, we went somewhere sunny to the south. They were great days… apart from the transportation and pitching of the tent as well as the rest of the camping equipment. Two […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

A buyer’s guide to climbing trousers

Nearly there! I can already see the next belay point. Just need to get my foot up there…come on…come on…nope, that’s not happening. I swear I used to be more flexible! And, these trousers are really starting to bother me! Hmm…maybe I shouldn’t have worn my old jeans? I mean, I look great in them, […]

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

A buyer’s guide to cycling shoes

The new cycling season is well underway, and as every year, it’s time to check, renew or add to your cycling equipment. Today, we’re going to talk about shoes, or more specifically, how to find the right ones for you. After all, it can be quite the daunting task, especially considering how many different models […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

MATERIAL INFO: GORE-INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER®: Your shield against the wind

Regardless of whether you’re a cyclist, hill walker, climber or mountaineer, there’s one challenge you always have to face: the weather. Snowy, rainy or just outright cold weather is one thing, but strong winds in the mountains are another ball game. If your clothing isn’t up to snuff, it can be disastrous. In fact, even […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jörn

VAUDE: A pioneer in all things sustainability

It’s easy to get lost in the sea of labels, certifications and all the hifalutin promises regarding sustainability and environmentally-friendly production. I mean, there are so many manufacturers out there, working tirelessly to establish sustainability in both their product line and their value chain. A very welcome development, if I do say so myself. Of […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

S.Café – Coffee You Can Wear

Coffee is slowly turning into one of our most talked-about topics. First, we had the long article about brewing a good cup of coffee in the great outdoors, then we delved into the topic of the revolutionary shoe innovation to solve the irritating problem of coffee-to-go stains on your trainers. And now, fabric made from […]

Manufacturers & Brands

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

The North Face’s Thermoball: An alternative to down?

Thermoball? Warmth + ball? What the deuce is that supposed to be? What do these two words have to do with each other? Well, hidden behind this interesting combination of words is a new and innovative insulation technology developed by The North Face in collaboration with Primaloft. The North Face is surely a term you’re […]

Packing Lists

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Judith

Ski packing checklist

Winter is coming. Skis and snowboards stand ready for action. Fully packed with all sorts of things and skiing essentials, you’re off on your skiing holiday into the snow-covered wonderland of the Alps. Whether lots of warm clothing, base layers, gadgets like a helmet camera and tablet, toiletries, First Aid kit or important documents – […]

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Kilimanjaro hike – packing list tips

5,895 m – for many, it’s a dream they’ve had for a long time: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa once in their lives. I had this idea quite spontaneously after finishing my degree. If you don’t go straight to the next university or start work, you’ve got a bit […]

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Tom

Mountaineering gear list

If you enjoy mountaineering, you will often find yourself in quite inhospitable environments. You should be prepared for this. However, you also need to bear in mind that all the luggage you pack will have to be carried to and from this difficult terrain. So only take what you really need. Clothing Equipment You should […]

Packing Lists

Alpinetrek-Expert

Tom

Ski touring packing list

Why stick to designated pistes when you can experience a wonderful cross-country nature experience? An increasing number of skiers are thinking exactly that and choosing to head off the beaten track on their ski tours. Here are the most important items of ski touring equipment you should have if you want to be safe on […]

Product Reviews

Product Reviews

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

Testing to find the best hiking poles – 8 walking poles in the Alpinetrek comparison

There is an incredible number of walking poles out there. At first glance, they may all look the same, yet there are minor and major differences. To help you choose the best hiking poles, we tested eight popular models provided by three well-known companies (Leki, C.A.M.P., Black Diamond). But first, here’s some basic information that […]

Product Reviews

Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

THE TERREX FREE HIKER – HIKING SHOE OR SNEAKER?

I belong to the sneaker generation. In my opinion, they are not only good for doing sports. When I think of adidas, I think of stylish sneakers rather than solid hiking boots, even if this cliché hasn’t been valid for a long time. Under the Terrex label, adidas has been offering equipment for outdoor enthusiasts […]

Product Reviews

Alpinetrek-Expert

Sebastian

LANDING CHECK: LARGE CRASH PADS

Sometimes size does matter! For example crash pads that provide solid protection for extended, multi-level boulders. Fortunately, companies have also realised that boulderers prefer not to have to aim when falling. The result: this season there are more big crash pads available than ever before. Here’s an overview of the most important 2 sqm landing […]

Size Guides

Buyer's Guide

Alpinetrek-Expert

Jan

The perfect kids’ backpack for every age

Not all kids’ backpacks are the same. By the time they reach nursery age, at the latest, they should be ready for their first rucksack. Most children grow quite a bit taller in the 15 years that follow. As a result, their backpacks also have to be changed and adapted repeatedly during this time. The range […]

Size Guides

Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

Are your climbing shoes too tight?

We see it much too often: climbers putting on their climbing shoes with pain written all over their faces, only to take them off as soon as humanly possible with a huge sigh of relief. Or what about those poor souls who run to the wall on their heels so that they don’t put too […]

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